Gendering International Relations in the Asian Context

Authors

Ani W. Soetjipto, Universitas Indonesia; Yusnarida Eka Nizmi, Universitas Riau ; Rahmi Yulia, Universitas Riau ; Elisabeth Dewi, Parahyangan Catholic University; Henny Rosalinda, Universitas Brawijaya; Gena Lysistrata, Millenium Challenge Account Indonesia (MCAI) 2 ; Yessi Olivia, Universitas Riau; Umunnisa Hidayati, Universitas Riau; Arif Wicaksa, Universitas Riau; Purwasandi, Universitas Riau; Syahroni Alby, Universitas Riau; Tuah Kalti Takwa, Universitas Riau; Diah Kusumaningrum, Universitas Gadjah Mada; Dhania Salsha Handiani, Universitas Gadjah Mada; Umi Oktyari Retnaningsih, Universitas Riau

Keywords:

Gendering , International, Relations, Asian, Context

Synopsis

What happens when the traditional, Western-dominated lens of International Relations (IR) is disrupted by voices from the margins especially those shaped by gender and rooted in Asian realities? Gendering International Relations in the Asian Context offers a bold and necessary reimagining of IR by centering gender as a critical axis of analysis in the Asian region. In a field historically shaped by state-centric and masculinist paradigms, this volume breaks new ground by weaving together narratives that highlight the lived experiences, struggles, and agency of individuals and communities often left out of global political discourse. Across nine thought-provoking chapters, scholars and practitioners explore how gender intersects with power, identity, and diplomacy in the uniquely complex and diverse socio-political terrains of Asia. From deeply personal reflections on Asian feminism, to incisive critiques of peacebuilding processes and foreign policy, the book examines how women navigate the intersections of conflict, migration, displacement, development, and environmental justice. Whether unpacking the gendered dimensions of international agreements, evaluating gender mainstreaming in development programs, or interrogating democratic participation and SOGIESC diversity in classrooms, this book insists that gender is not a peripheral issue in IR, it is central to understanding how the world operates. Far from being just a regional study, Gendering International Relations in the Asian Context challenges scholars, students, and policymakers alike to reconsider the foundations of the discipline. It invites readers to ask: What does it mean to theorize IR from the Global South? And what new possibilities emerge when we let gender lead the way?

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